The document discusses various ethical issues and challenges in school environments, including discipline, grading, cheating, bullying, and special treatment. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe learning environment and suggests strategies like restorative practices and promoting academic integrity to address these issues. Additionally, it highlights the significance of collaboration among educators, students, and families to foster a culture of ethical responsibility.

1. MED 222
Ethics And Social Responsibility
ALMIRA T. SALIM
FATIMA S. DAGALANGIT
NORJEHAN P. BANSULAT
Reporters
Ethical Issues and Problems
in School
 Issues of Discipline
 Grading
 Cheating
 Bullying
 Special Treatment

2. Ethical Issues in School
As educators, it is our responsibility
to create a safe and nurturing
learning environment that promotes
the holistic development of our
students. Unfortunately, we often
face ethical issues that can
challenge this goal.

3. Ethical Issues in School
Ethical issues and problems in
schools are complex and
multifaceted, often involving a
delicate balance between the rights
and responsibilities of students,
teachers, administrators, and
parents.

4. Discipline in schools has been a long-standing concern,
as it involves shaping behavior, maintaining order, and
ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.
Ethical dilemmas arise when considering the fairness and
effectiveness of disciplinary measures.
Issues of Discipline:

5. Discipline: Beyond Punishment
1
Restorative Practices
Address the harm done rather than
just punishing the student, promoting
accountability and community building.
2
Positive Behavior Interventions
and Supports
Create a supportive environment that
teaches and reinforces positive
behavior expectations, prompting
substantial behavioral change.
3
Student-Led Discipline
Develop student accountability and leadership
by entrusting them with discipline and
decision-making power, creating a sense of
ownership and responsibility.

6. Grading
Grading and assessment are important aspects of higher
education. They help measure student learning and progress,
provide feedback, and ultimately determine grades and
outcomes. However, there are ethical considerations that
must be taken into account when grading and assessing
students.

7. Here are some important ethics of grading
and assessment in higher education:
 Fairness
 Objectivity
 Accuracy
 Integrity
 Confidentiality
 Professionalism

8. Cheating
Cheating undermines the educational
process, erodes trust, and raises ethical
questions related to honesty and fairness.

9. Why Cheating is wrong?
1.Cheating is the same as lying and stealing.
2.Cheating causes stress.
3.Cheating is unfair to others.
4.Cheating is unfair to you.
5.Cheating hampers progress.
6.Cheating is disrespectful.
7.Cheating kills trust.
8.Cheating can become a habit.
9.Cheating eventually leads to failure.
10. Cheating is embarrassing.

10. Cheating: Building a Culture of
Academic Integrity
Preventative Measures
Communicate your
expectations for academic
honesty, explain what cheating
is and what the consequences
will be, and create a
partnership with students'
families to reinforce academic
integrity.
Teaching Responsibility
Emphasize the meaning of
learning over grades and
educate students on the
importance of academic
integrity for their personal
growth and future success.
Honor Code
Work collaboratively with
students to create an honor
code, a document
summarizing the principles of
academic integrity, that is
widely distributed and
regularly discussed among
students and faculty.

11. Bullying
Bullying has severe consequences for
students' mental and emotional well-being and
poses ethical challenges for schools.

12. Types of Bullying
• Verbal Bullying
• Social Bullying
• Physical Bullying

13. Where and When
Bullying Happens
Bullying can occur during or after school hours.
While most reported bullying happens in the
school building, a significant percentage also
happens in places like on the playground or the
bus. It can also travelling to or from school, in
the youth’s neighborhood, or on the internet.

14. Bullying: Creating a Safe Space for All
1
Preventative Measures
Implement schoolwide programs that
promote SEL, respect, and
inclusiveness, providing students with
skills and strategies to prevent and
stop bullying behaviors.
2
Restorative Justice
Facilitate open discussions between
the bully and the victim, allowing both
parties to explore their feelings and
perspectives, and work towards a
resolution that is mutually agreed
upon.
3
Empowering the Bystander
Teach students how to recognize
bullying behavior and encourage them
to speak up, promoting a culture of
allies who stand up for what is right,
regardless of the social cost.

15. Special Treatment
Ethical concerns arise when some students receive
special treatment, whether due to disabilities,
exceptional talents, or personal connections.

16. Special Treatment: A Slippery Slope
The Problem
Teacher's bias towards particular students or groups can lead to
inequitable treatment, resulting in academic loss, discrimination, and
damaged relationships.
Solution
Develop an inclusive classroom environment that fosters relationships based on
respect and trust, promoting individualized learning strategies, and providing support
based on students' needs rather than the teacher's convenience.

17. Let's Act: Creating a
Culture of Ethical
Responsibility
1 Active Listening
Listen to student's concerns
and take action when ethical
concerns are raised.
2 Role Modeling
Model ethical behavior and
lead by example,
communicating clearly and
honestly with students about
ethical issues.
3 Collaboration
Collaborate with students and families to create standards of ethical
behavior and values that are consistently reinforced inside and
outside the classroom.

18. THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!